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Buda is known for quality schools, quaint downtown, and close proximity to Austin and the SH 130/SH 45 toll bypass, festivals, walking trails, and family fun! Just 20 minutes south of Austin, off the beaten path lies Buda, Texas - a friendly city with small-town charm and big plans for the future that is equal parts pragmatic and idyllic. Steeped in area history, Buda holds fast to the values and rich potential that made it a choice location for the first settlers of the 1880s.

Living in Buda

 The same qualities that made the city attractive in the past hold true today. Safe, affordable, wholesome Buda is a city centered on community, an oasis of country calm at the edge of civilization, unspoiled by the pace of Austin and San Antonio’s big-city

Buying a Historically Significant Home

From the Victorian-Edwardian "Painted Ladies" of San Francisco, CA, to the Colonial homes of Alexandria, VA, to the Gilded Age homes of Swiss Avenue in Dallas, TX, historically designated homes are beautiful and charming, but you should consider a few things before you buy one. 

Historically designated homes are overseen by city preservation associations and/or homeowner’s associations. Each entity has its own rules for exterior remodeling, repainting and repairs in order to protect the character, architectural integrity and value of individual historic homes or all homes within a designated district. Keep in mind that creating, matching or complementing authentic details such as crown moldings, ironwork,